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68 TT · 11-16-2009, 03:19 PM

Is there a large solenoid on the back end of it offset to one side?

There was a factory cable actuated overdrive that fit onto the Saginaw manual transmissions in the mid 60's. My 66 El Camino came from the factory with a three on the tree and the cable actuated overdrive. You could engage the overdrive in any gear, even reverse.

The solenoid got in the way of a traditional tail shaft mounted floor shifter so you were stuck with three on the tree.

11-16-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,570	Re: od? Is there a large solenoid on the back end of it offset to one side? There was a factory cable actuated overdrive that fit onto the Saginaw manual transmissions in the mid 60's. My 66 El Camino came from the factory with a three on the tree and the cable actuated overdrive. You could engage the overdrive in any gear, even reverse. The solenoid got in the way of a traditional tail shaft mounted floor shifter so you were stuck with three on the tree. __________________ 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=484426 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E